Every culture has its own ancient remedies for healthier living, and immigrants bring these wellness ideas to Canada. While some of these health secrets have certainly become mainstream — there just might be as many yoga studios as coffee shops in Vancouver! — others are lesser known practices. But, in a multicultural country where there’s [...]

Time is running out for people across the Fraser Health region to have their voices heard, as the deadline approaches for the My Health My Community survey to capture residents’ health statistics “This is your chance to have a voice in shaping the future of the community where you live, work and play”, said Dr. Victoria Lee, Executive Medical Director, Population and Public Health for Fraser Health.

SURREY– Fraser Health today announced the end of the measles outbreak in Fraser East. Dr. Paul Van Buynder, Fraser Health Chief Medical Health Officer, said the number of transmissions and new cases has vastly been reduced, and while occasional cases may still be seen, the outbreak response in Fraser Health is now coming to a close.

By LENNOX FARRELL Apparently, it occurs when she eats any meal that has vegetables, e.g., broccoli and lettuce, or uses any supplement that has herbal products. And she knows from experience that an instant rash, faintness,

New rules for federally funded settlement programs in British Columbia has led to cuts cross the province for agencies that offer free mental health counselling to refugees. The reduced funding has led to two out of four groups offering mental health services in B.C. to close their doors and the number of full-time mental health [...]

VICTORIA – Thanks to the leadership of chief medical health officer, Dr. Paul Van Buynder, the team of dedicated health-care providers at Fraser Health Authority and the increased uptake of vac­cination, the current measles outbreak has been largely contained to the eastern regions of the Fra­ser Valley and members of that community. “Dr. Van Buynder and Fraser Health have shown excellent guidance and management of this diffi­cult situation,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

Fraser Health declared a measles outbreak on March 8th in low immunized areas of Fraser East.Since that time Fraser Health has been working diligently with schools, community groups,church groups and medical officials in the region to investigate the outbreak and institute control measures, including setting up dedicated immunization clinics in public health and general practitioner offices and urging people to get vaccinated.“We currently have 228 confirmed cases [...]

THE BC Nurses’ Union is demanding Health Minister Terry Lake resolve overcrowding problems in hospitals and stop a rising tide of nurses from resigning or transferring out of emergency rooms due to chaotic working conditions. “This situation isn’t limited to Royal Columbian Hospital, where 10 nurses have left since February. It’s an ongoing, chronic problem […]

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